Governor William Pitkin School vs. Montessori Magnet School
Should I attend Governor William Pitkin School or Montessori Magnet School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Governor William Pitkin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Montessori Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Governor William Pitkin School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Montessori Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-6
Total Students
330 students
357 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#543 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#828 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
82
Kindergarten Students
64
42
Grade 1 Students
52
45
Grade 2 Students
51
43
Grade 3 Students
52
45
Grade 4 Students
60
48
Grade 5 Students
51
45
Grade 6 Students
-
7
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
3%
% Hispanic
43%
62%
% Black
27%
11%
% White
15%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%